# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-14 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 312 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 202 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【華通】COMPEQ (THAILAND) CO., LTD. announces the purchase of machinery and equipment on behalf of its subsidiary

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2313&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144617&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486940
- Companies mentioned: 華通、COMPEQ (THAILAND) CO., LTD.、Pelican Cove Investment Ltd.

Facts:
- 交易總金額：約新台幣383,469仟元

## 【威健】The company's new endorsement/guarantee amount reached at least NT$三千萬元 and at least 百分之五 of the net worth reported in its latest financial statements

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3033&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142630&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486938
- Companies mentioned: 威健、Weikeng International Co., Ltd.、WKI、WEIKENG TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD.、WTP、台中銀行、匯豐銀行

Facts:
- 15,974,337
- 10,332,950
- 321,500
- 10,654,450
- 8,076,872
- 1,221,700
- 578,700
- 1,800,400
- 992,637
- 2,506,772
- 5,653,175
- 31,948,674
- 17,097,020
- 160.54

## 【威健】Announces the board's resolution on the ex-dividend record date and payment date for the cash dividend

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3033&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142330&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486937
- Companies mentioned: 威健

Facts:
- Cash dividend: NT$1,000,000,000

## 【光群雷】Releases the company's operating results for 115年06月

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2461&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=141620&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486936
- Companies mentioned: 光群雷、光群雷射科技股份有限公司

Facts:
- 2026年6月合併營收約為新台幣448,865仟元
- Up 2.86% from the same period last year
- 累積2026年1-6月合併營收約為新台幣2,671,688仟元
- Up 3.51% from the same period last year

## 【安集】Announcement of changes to the company's acting spokesperson, head of finance and head of corporate governance

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6477&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140448&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486934
- Companies mentioned: 安集

Facts:
- Date of change：115/07/13
- Effective date: 115/07/13

## 【第一金】Announces unaudited consolidated earnings for the company and its major subsidiaries for 115年6月

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2892&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140058&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486933
- Companies mentioned: 第一金融控股股份有限公司、第一金控、第一銀行、第一金證券、第一金人壽

Facts:
- 第一金控 37.54 29.97 216.23 177.98 1.24
- 第一銀行 31.22 25.19 188.21 154.56 1.26
- 第一銀行 31.

## 【元大金】元大金控 announces unaudited consolidated income for 115年6月

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2885&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140030&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486932
- Companies mentioned: 元大金融控股股份有限公司、元大證券、元大銀行、元大期貨、元大人壽、元大投信

Facts:
- 元大金控 86.80
- 2.74 元大證券
- 元大證券 58.85
- 3.72 元大銀行
- 元大銀行 16.70
- 0.88 元大期貨
- 元大期貨 4.38

## 【輝創】Announces that the cash dividend will be paid on 115年07月10日; due to typhoon impacts, payment in some areas will be postponed to the next business day

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6722&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135902&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486931
- Companies mentioned: 輝創

Facts:
- Original cash dividend distribution date: 115/07/10
- Revised cash dividend distribution date: 115/07/13

## 【慧洋-KY】Announces the cancellation of the previously board-approved purchase of two 39,000-ton high-specification bulk carriers to be built by 內海造船株式會社, approved at the board meeting on 2025年3月17日

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2637&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135151&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486930
- Companies mentioned: 慧洋-KY、內海造船株式會社

Facts:
- Two 39,000-ton bulk carriers
- No more than USD 35,375,000
- No more than USD 70,750,000

## 【台積電】TSMC's June 2026 revenue report

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2330&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135031&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486929
- Companies mentioned: 台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司、台積電

Facts:
- Consolidated revenue for 2026年6月 was approximately NT$4,426億8,000萬元
- Up 6.2% from the previous month
- Up 67.9% from the same period last year
- Cumulative revenue for 2026年1至6月 was approximately NT$2兆4,044億8,400萬元
- Up 35.6% from the same period last year

## 【台驊控股】Corrects the company's 115年6月 report on endorsements and guarantees

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2636&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=134530&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486927
- Companies mentioned: 台驊控股、台驊國際(香港)股份有限公司、台驊國際控股股份有限公司

Facts:
- 新台幣38,000仟元
- 新台幣1,211,440仟元

## 【虹光】Announces that distribution of the shareholders' meeting commemorative gifts to shareholders who voted electronically, originally scheduled from 115年7月9日起至115年7月13日止, will be extended to 115年7月14日 because typhoon-related work and class suspensions affected distribution.

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2380&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133903&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486926
- Companies mentioned: 虹光、虹光精密工業股份有限公司、永豐金證券

Facts:
- Date of occurrence: 115/07/13
- The distribution deadline will be postponed to 115年7月14日

## 【永冠-KY】永冠-KY board resolves to cancel the announcement of the 2026 extraordinary shareholders' meeting

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1589&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=133802&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486925
- Companies mentioned: 永冠-KY

Facts:
- Board resolution date：115/07/13
- Date of extraordinary shareholders' meeting: 115/08/07
- Start date of book closure: 115/07/09
- End date of book closure: 115/08/07

## [漢翔] Announcement of a change in the company's vice general manager

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2634&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133256&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486924
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔、漢翔航空工業股份有限公司

Facts:
- Date of change：115/07/13
- Effective date: 115/07/13

## 【貿聯-KY】Announces matters related to the acquisition of right-of-use assets on behalf of its subsidiary 貿聯特種電纜(常州)有限公司

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3665&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=132817&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486923
- Companies mentioned: 貿聯電子(常州)有限公司

A subsidiary of BizLink-KY acquired the rights to use a factory and office in Changzhou, China. It signed a lease with an affiliated company to strengthen its business foundation. The transaction was disclosed as a material asset transaction.

## 【氣立】上海盛凌電子有限公司 announces the board's resolution on profit distribution

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4555&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=125705&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486922
- Companies mentioned: 氣立、上海盛凌電子有限公司

氣立's subsidiary 上海盛凌電子 decided at a board meeting to pay a cash dividend of RMB 4.5 million. Profit returns to the parent company are progressing.

## 【生達】Clarifies media reports concerning the company

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1720&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=113939&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486921
- Companies mentioned: 經濟日報

生達化學製藥 issued a clarification regarding an erroneous report in 《經濟日報》 about its financial forecast targets, stressing that it has not issued any revenue forecast. This helps maintain information transparency and investor confidence.

## 【振大環球】Clarifies media reports

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4441&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=113855&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486920
- Companies mentioned: 經濟日報

振大環球 issued a clarification regarding media reports, stressing that it has not provided a financial forecast. The company remains optimistic about its operations in the second half of the year, and its full-year revenue target is unchanged.

## 【柏承】The company had originally scheduled distribution of shareholders’ meeting souvenirs to shareholders who voted electronically. Due to work closures caused by the typhoon, the distribution deadline will be extended to 115年07月14日.

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6141&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=113651&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486919
- Companies mentioned: 富邦證券

柏承科技 will extend the deadline for electronically voting shareholders to collect shareholders’ meeting souvenirs to 115年7月14日 due to a typhoon-related work closure. This is material information affecting shareholders’ rights.

## 【富采】Announcement: Due to work closures caused by the typhoon, the deadline for shareholders who voted electronically to collect souvenirs from the company will be extended to July 14.

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3714&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=112409&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486918
- Companies mentioned: 台新證券

富采控股 will extend the deadline for shareholders who voted electronically to collect souvenirs to July 14 due to the typhoon. This is a measure taken to protect shareholders’ rights.

## 【福壽】The company was fined NT$6 million by the Taichung City Government Health Bureau.

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1219&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=100059&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486916

福壽公司 was fined NT$6 million by the Taichung City Government Health Bureau for excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene in 2 products and delayed reporting, bringing the cumulative total to NT$9 million. The incident highlights gaps in food safety management and puts pressure on the company’s reputation.

## 【中台】中台—Clarification of media reports

- Published: 2026-07-12T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6923&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=105307&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486917
- Companies mentioned: 經濟日報

中台資源科技 issued a clarification regarding 經濟日報’s report about its factory expansion and capital expenditure of NT$300 million, stressing that the actual information should be based on the Market Observation Post System. The move aims to safeguard the accuracy of information.

## 【驊陞】Announces expiration and execution details of share buyback period

- Published: 2026-07-11T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6272&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153613&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486958
- Companies mentioned: 驊陞

Facts:
- Original maximum total amount for share repurchases (NT$): 970,339,188
- Original planned number of shares to be repurchased (shares):2,000,000
- Original price range for share repurchases (NT$): 24.00~48.00
- Number of shares repurchased this time (shares): 1,296,000
- Total amount of shares repurchased this time (NT$): 41,899,502
- Average repurchase price per share this time (NT$): 32.33
- Percentage of the company’s issued shares represented by its cumulative holdings of its own shares (%): 1.59

## 【中租-KY】Announcement of the company’s June 115年 self-reported consolidated profit and loss

- Published: 2026-07-10T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=5871&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143113&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486939
- Companies mentioned: 中租控股股份有限公司

Facts:
- Before tax
- After tax
- Attributable to shareholders of the parent company
- EPS (yuan)
- Preferred stock dividends totaling NT$
- Stock dividend per share in NT$

## 【一詮】Announcement of the bank appointed to collect bond proceeds and the securities deposit account for the company’s 7th domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds

- Published: 2026-07-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2486&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173827&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1487005
- Companies mentioned: 一詮、一詮精密工業股份有限公司、第一商業銀行、兆豐國際商業銀行

Facts:
- 7th domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds
- Date of occurrence: 115/07/09

## 【訊映】(Correction) Announcement that the company has completed its share repurchase

- Published: 2026-07-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4155&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=161451&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486968
- Companies mentioned: 訊映

Facts:
- Original maximum total amount for share repurchases (NT$): 1,028,705,729
- Original planned number of shares to be bought back: 5,000,000
- Original price range for share repurchases (NT$): 10.00~19.70
- Number of shares repurchased this time：5,000,000
- Total amount of shares repurchased this time (NT$): 75,462,276
- Average repurchase price per share this time (NT$): 15.09
- Cumulative number of the company’s own shares held (shares): 5,000,000
- Percentage of the company’s issued shares represented by its cumulative holdings of its own shares (%): 3.46

## 【宏普】Announcement of the board’s resolution to repurchase the company’s own shares (correction to the maximum total repurchase amount)

- Published: 2026-07-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2536&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=170010&spoke_date=20260713
- anchor: #n1486990
- Companies mentioned: 宏普、宏普建設股份有限公司、元大證券股份有限公司

Facts:
- Maximum total amount for share repurchases (NT$): 8,714,819,104
- Number of shares scheduled for repurchase (shares): 6,000,000
- Price range for share repurchases (NT$): 13.50~31.50
- Share repurchase as a percentage of the company's total issued shares (%): 1.80
- The maximum amount required for share repurchases accounts for only 0.51% of the company’s current assets.

## 【事欣科】June 2026 monthly revenue: 502 million (up 80.5% year over year)

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_6_0.html
- anchor: #n1487646
- Companies mentioned: 事欣科

Facts:
- 5.02億

## 【承啟】June 2026 monthly revenue: 2.408 billion (up 375.6% year over year)

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_6_0.html
- anchor: #n1487334
- Companies mentioned: 承啟

Facts:
- 2.408 billion
- 375.6%

## 【恩德】June 2026 monthly revenue: 275 million (up 22.6% year over year)

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_6_0.html
- anchor: #n1487131
- Companies mentioned: 恩德

Facts:
- 275 million
- +22.6%

## 【盛達】Announcement on behalf of important subsidiary 盛齊綠能股份有限公司: Board resolution to distribute dividends

- Published: 2026-03-12T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Original link pending
- anchor: #n1486963
- Companies mentioned: 盛達、盛齊綠能股份有限公司

Facts:
- Cash dividend of NT$15,620,593
- Distribution of NT$0.85 per share

## Tragic Bangkok bar fire: Fire department shares 2 key escape techniques, urges people not to hide in restrooms

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:40:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140209.aspx
- anchor: #n1489826
- Companies mentioned: 曼谷市防減災局、內政部消防署、國土管理署、台北市消防局

## China’s June exports hit a record high, driven by the AI investment boom

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:39:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607140208.aspx
- anchor: #n1489712
- Companies mentioned: 東方金誠、界面新聞、第一財經

China's June exports hit a record high amid rising AI investment. Trade volume in the first half also reached a historic level, and exports to the United States recovered. This is an important signal of economic recovery.

## Hsinchu County braces for torrential rain; scattered heavy rain expected from Taipei to Taichung and Nantou

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140207.aspx
- anchor: #n1489713

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain alert for Hsinchu County, with localized downpours also forecast from Taipei to Taichung and Nantou. Authorities warned of the risk of landslides and flooding.

## Taiwan Sugar takes more than 20 million tons of oil off shelves as a precaution; shipments to resume if tests pass on the 24th

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:34:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140205.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3453775-en.html
- anchor: #n1489715
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、福懋

Taiwan Sugar took 28.81 million tons of oil products off shelves as a precaution following the 中聯油脂 incident, incurring losses of tens of millions. Test results are due on the 24th, and sales will resume if the products pass. The move affects consumer confidence and supplies for the Ghost Festival.

## Joint defense exercise: Air Force nighttime runway and taxiway repairs test operational resilience

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140206.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3453763-en.html
- anchor: #n1489714

The Taiwan Air Force conducted nighttime runway repairs during a joint defense exercise, testing troops’ rapid response and engineering repair capabilities in low visibility to ensure airports can quickly resume operations after an attack and strengthen the Air Force’s resilience in sustained operations.

## Taiwan People’s Party youth group visits mainland China; Mainland Affairs Council: Pay attention to reciprocity and dignity

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607140203.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3453790-en.html
- anchor: #n1489723
- Companies mentioned: 全國商業總會

Following a visit to mainland China by the Taiwan People's Party youth group, the deputy chair of the Mainland Affairs Council called for maintaining equal dignity and conveying Taiwanese public opinion. This reflects the sensitivity of cross-strait relations.

## 黃崇仁: 力積電 leads in wafer stacking and silicon capacitors, will pay dividends next year

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140204.aspx
- anchor: #n1489722
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、輝達、美光

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## Former judge referred to Judicial Function Tribunal over delayed case backlog and unreviewed rulings

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140202.aspx
- anchor: #n1489724

呂超群, a former judge at the Taichung District Court, was referred by the Judges Evaluation Committee to the Judicial Function Tribunal and recommended for dismissal for delaying a backlog of cases and failing to submit more than 400 rulings for review. The serious misconduct reflects the activation of judicial oversight mechanisms.

## 魯冰花 re-release grosses more than NT$2 million; 曾敬驊 and 王淨 take turns singing together

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:26:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607140201.aspx
- anchor: #n1489601
- Companies mentioned: 魯冰花

Facts:
- Box office revenue has so far exceeded NT$2 million.

## 曼谷市長 orders stepped-up safety inspections at entertainment venues; noncompliant businesses to be shut down

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140200.aspx
- anchor: #n1489488
- Companies mentioned: 曼谷市長、泰國公共電視台、曼谷郵報、泰國夜間餐廳商業貿易協會、泰國餐飲協會、泰國觀光局

Facts:
- District chiefs from all 50 administrative districts
- 30 dead
- More than 70 people injured

## Taoyuan’s Zhongli adds a motorcycle practice area, bringing the citywide total to 15 sites

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140199.aspx
- anchor: #n1489489
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府交通局、中央社、中壢監理站

Facts:
- Expanded to 10 administrative districts

## Fruit fly experiment at National Chung Hsing University finds that aging of the sperm stem cell environment affects the next generation

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140198.aspx
- anchor: #n1489490
- Companies mentioned: 國立中興大學、美國紐約大學醫學院、國家衛生研究院、國科會、中興大學、中山醫學大學

Facts:
- For each 1-year delay in a father’s age at conception, offspring carry an average of about 1.5 additional new mutations.

## 伊朗國會 introduces bill to legislate management of the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140197.aspx
- anchor: #n1489491
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗國會、美國、伊朗國會國家安全委員會、阿吉齊、美國總統川普、伊朗國會議長卡利巴夫

Facts:
- A 20% fee will be levied on cargo passing through the waterway.

## 蕭靖 sentenced to 21 years, model’s younger sister to 10 years over alleged embezzlement of charity funds from an association for people with disabilities

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140196.aspx
- anchor: #n1489498
- Companies mentioned: 伊林、中華民國身障關懷協會、內政部、衛生福利部

Facts:
- More than NT$93.7 million embezzled in total
- Obtained more than NT$52.16 million in fraudulent bank loans
- Falsely claimed that 蕭瑋葶 earned NT$2.3 million a year as an engineer at the association for people with disabilities in year 111
- Obtained fraudulent loans of NT$30.83 million

## The Taiwan dollar fell 0.2 fen to 32.172.

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140195.aspx
- anchor: #n1489499

Facts:
- Closed at 32.172
- Fell 0.2 fen
- Trading volume: US$1.664 billion
- Opened at 32.19
- Reached a high of 32.161
- Low of 32.229

## 台虎增班帶動 台灣旅客日本岡山住宿晚數增逾6成

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:06:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140194.aspx
- anchor: #n1489376
- Companies mentioned: 台灣虎航、日本観光局

台灣虎航增班岡山航線，帶動2025年台灣旅客在岡山住宿數達28萬晚，年增63.4%，居外國客首位。此成長反映航空便利性對區域觀光的關鍵影響。

## Low-cost tour takes Taiwanese teachers to mainland China; 陸委會: Risks of united front influence can be easily overlooked

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:05:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607140193.aspx
- anchor: #n1489377
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、教育部

Facts:
- Taiwanese teachers aged 45 and under
- Registration fee: NT$4,000
- 8-day, 7-night event

## New guidelines for preventing workplace violence; Ministry of Labor: Employers must prioritize worker protection

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:04:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140192.aspx
- anchor: #n1489378

Taiwan's Ministry of Labor released new guidelines to prevent unlawful workplace harm in line with amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The guidelines clarify employers' duty to protect workers, with particular emphasis on the safety of frontline workers.

## ASEAN Finance / ASEAN Brief, July 14, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607143002.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3453769-en.html
- anchor: #n1489487
- Companies mentioned: PT Danareksa、Metrobank、Deutsche Bank Research

Economic, investment and industrial activity was brisk across ASEAN countries in the first half of 2026. Foreign capital inflows into Vietnam and new technology development in Malaysia were particularly notable. The developments are important for understanding economic trends across ASEAN.

## 國防部：無人系統籌獲與友盟共同評估 滿足防衛需求

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:01:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140191.aspx
- anchor: #n1489379
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、行政院、立法院、民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- In-depth study by the Joint Staff for more than 2 years

## Another independent bookstore in Hong Kong shuts down; reasons cited: business difficulties and unclear red lines

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607140190.aspx
- anchor: #n1489265
- Companies mentioned: 榆林書店、樂文書店、一拳書館、獵人書店

Hong Kong independent bookstore 留下書舍 will close on August 30. The reasons include a budget deficit and uncertainty over censorship. The closure comes against a backdrop of declining freedom of speech.

## 鴻海 joins Japan-Taiwan Image Exhibition for the first time, showcasing electric vehicles and AI data centers

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:00:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140189.aspx
- anchor: #n1489266

At the Japan-Taiwan Image Exhibition, where Hon Hai is participating for the first time, the company will unveil its Model A and Model B electric vehicles and an AI modular data center. The move signals a full-scale entry into the Japanese market.

## Taiwan’s COVID-19 outbreak has intensified for 5 straight weeks; epidemic phase expected to begin as early as this week

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:00:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140188.aspx
- anchor: #n1489267
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部疾病管制署

Coronavirus infections in Taiwan have risen for 5 consecutive weeks, and the country may enter an epidemic period as soon as this week. Older people and those with underlying conditions face a higher risk of severe illness, underscoring the importance of vaccination.

## 輝達 reportedly tightens reviews to prevent chips from reaching China; Asian customer list cut by more than half

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140187.aspx
- anchor: #n1489154
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、美國商務部、新興雲端服務供應商

Facts:
- 輝達, with a market value of US$5.1 trillion

## 中聯油脂 case: Blue camp calls on President Lai to apologize and Cho Jung-tai to step down

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140186.aspx
- anchor: #n1489155
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、行政院、國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、衛福部

Facts:
- The Legislative Yuan’s plenary session today invited 行政院 head Cho Jung-tai to present a special report on the “中聯油脂 soybean salad oil incident and review of shortcomings in food safety oversight mechanisms”

## Taoyuan prosecutors and police team up to crack down on street-racing gang; 18 indicted and vehicles confiscated

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140185.aspx
- anchor: #n1489156
- Companies mentioned: 桃園地檢署、LINE

Facts:
- Confiscation of 5 motorcycles seized as evidence and used for racing
- 5 vehicles used to transport those motorcycles

## Cho Jung-tai: The 中聯油脂 case has unsettled everyone; deeply regretful and conducting deep reflection

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140184.aspx
- anchor: #n1489157
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、食藥署、衛生福利部

Facts:
- 360 third-tier suppliers disclosed
- Ordered 401 products removed from shelves by July 6

## New election rules in Japan require social media posts to be labeled when AI is used

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140183.aspx
- anchor: #n1486903
- Companies mentioned: 自民黨、令和新選組、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- The ruling 自民黨 will hold a leadership election in 2025
- During the national election in February this year
- To coincide with next spring’s unified local elections, the new law will take effect on March 1 next year

## First domestically built aviation weather system expands forecast coverage

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:42:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140182.aspx
- anchor: #n1486904
- Companies mentioned: 民航局、交通部民用航空局、中央氣象署、美國國家大氣科學研究中心（NCAR）

Facts:
- Costing NT$366 million
- Forecast coverage expanded to areas more than 1000 feet above ground
- Will cost NT$1.22 billion

## 顧立雄: Unmanned vehicle bill to be proposed based on operational needs, with attention also to emerging technologies

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140181.aspx
- anchor: #n1486792

Taiwan Defense Minister 顧立雄 said that, to meet the demands of modern warfare, a special bill on unmanned vehicles has been proposed to develop various unmanned systems according to operational needs and validate and integrate them with emerging technologies.

## Decomposed body found in tent on beach in Zhuangwei, Yilan; police collect evidence to establish identity

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140180.aspx
- anchor: #n1486793

An unidentified decomposed body was found inside a tent on a beach in Zhuangwei, Yilan. There were no signs of a struggle at the scene, and homicide has been preliminarily ruled out. Police are working to establish the person’s identity and investigate the cause of death; the case has drawn local attention.

## Taichung Hot Pot and Barbecue Festival voting begins; no purchase necessary to enter a draw for 300 sets of NT$10,000 vouchers

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140179.aspx
- anchor: #n1486794
- Companies mentioned: 屋馬餐飲集團

Taichung City has launched a popular vote for hot pot and barbecue restaurants. Voting requires no purchase, and participants can win high-value coupons or a car. The initiative has drawn attention as a measure to support the food and beverage industry during the summer.

## President: Additional tax revenue will be used to care for the people; social welfare policies will continue to be advanced

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140178.aspx
- anchor: #n1486795
- Companies mentioned: 佛光山、慈濟

Facts:
- Government long-term care budget has risen to about NT$110 billion per year
- The government allocates about NT$120 billion each year
- Central government to give NT$5,000 per month to every child under 18
- A total of NT$60,000 can be received each year
- A total of NT$1.08 million can be received over 18 years
- A total of NT$360,000 in principal deposited over a 12-year period
- Each person can receive NT$5,000 per month
- Each person can receive NT$5,000 and NT$10,000 per month, respectively

## BWF Japan Open: Ye Hong-wei and Chan You-zhen rally to win their first-round match

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607140177.aspx
- anchor: #n1486681
- Companies mentioned: BWF、中央社、全英公開賽

Facts:
- By a score of 15-21
- 21-19
- Ranked No. 10 in the BWF mixed doubles rankings
- They have played only 6 matches so far

## Expert: Taiwan strengthens defense of the main island, consolidating its strategic position in the First Island Chain

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:22:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140176.aspx
- anchor: #n1486682
- Companies mentioned: 國軍、美國、美軍、日本、中共、海巡署、淡江大學、國防安全研究院、國家安全研究所、美國陸軍太平洋司令部

Facts:
- A total of 31 countries are participating this year
- The annual “Pathways” operation, which includes 53 exercises

## 7-ELEVEN to refund payments for affected fresh food products from the 14th, crediting members’ e-wallets

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140175.aspx
- anchor: #n1486683
- Companies mentioned: 7-ELEVEN、中聯油脂、聯華食品、OPENPOINT

Facts:
- 聯華食品 manufactured 80 7-ELEVEN fresh food products included in the list
- 232 products affected by the 中聯油脂 benzo[a]pyrene exceedance incident
- From July 15 through 11:59 p.m. on August 31
- Complete activation before 11:59 p.m. on August 31

## 3 new locally acquired Japanese encephalitis cases; all patients are in their 70s and remain hospitalized

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140174.aspx
- anchor: #n1486569
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、衛生福利部疾病管制署、疾管署

Facts:
- 3 new locally acquired Japanese encephalitis cases
- All are in their 70s
- A cumulative total of 5 confirmed cases reported domestically this year
- The numbers of confirmed cases nationwide during the same period from 2022 to 2025 were 13, 16, 16 and 14, respectively
- First dose administered at 15 months of age
- Second dose administered 12 months later

## 泰山 reports 3 more products exceeding the benzo[a]pyrene limit, from 5 previously identified batches of 中聯 oil

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140173.aspx
- anchor: #n1486570
- Companies mentioned: 泰山、中聯、福壽、福懋油

Facts:
- Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 2.2ppb (μg/kg)
- A total of 50 products affected by the case
- This batch of soybean salad oil totaled about 1300 metric tons
- This batch of soybean salad oil totaled about 1309.52 metric tons
- This batch of soybean salad oil totaled about 533.85 metric tons

## Fund rotation drives catch-up gains; Japanese stocks rise

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140172.aspx
- anchor: #n1486571

Japanese stocks rose, with non-technology shares bought as a counterweight. Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz curbed the gains.

## Earn extra income by removing invasive mile-a-minute weed; Chiayi County: Remove it before it flowers to prevent its spread

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:14:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140171.aspx
- anchor: #n1486572
- Companies mentioned: 林業保育署、嘉義分署、農業處、中央社

Facts:
- Purchase price of NT$5 per kilogram
- The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency’s 嘉義分署 is carrying out its fiscal year 115 mile-a-minute weed purchase program
- The purchase period runs from February 23 this year through December 18, 115

## Suspected of helping a contract farming operator defraud NT$5 million in subsidies; Suao Township Office staffer detained

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:13:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140170.aspx
- anchor: #n1486573
- Companies mentioned: 蘇澳鎮公所、宜蘭地檢署、農業部、宜蘭地方法院、中央社

Facts:
- Illegal proceeds exceeded NT$5 million
- Fraudulently claimed 3 installments of subsidies

## 三大法人 net sales of NT$75.36 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140169.aspx
- anchor: #n1486580
- Companies mentioned: 三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商

Facts:
- Among 三大法人, 外資 and 陸資 were net sellers, 投信 was a net buyer and 自營商 was a net seller, for combined net sales of NT$75.36 billion
- Taiwan stocks fell 642.57 points today
- Closes at 44,737.95 points
- Trading value of NT$1.178617 trillion
- 自營商 net sales of NT$38.291 billion
- 投信 net purchases of NT$14.824 billion
- 外資 and 陸資 net sales of NT$51.893 billion

## Director Yen Yi-wen attends Mayday concert; Ashin personally invites her to collaborate

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:11:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607140168.aspx
- anchor: #n1486460
- Companies mentioned: 宇宙人

Mayday completed its 25th-anniversary concert at Taipei Dome. Director Yen Yi-wen and others attended, and A Shin personally proposed a collaboration. It was an emotional final performance.

## US announces sweeping measures against the International Criminal Court, accusing it of threatening national sovereignty

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:09:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140167.aspx
- anchor: #n1486461
- Companies mentioned: 国際刑事裁判所（ICC）

The United States announced comprehensive countermeasures against 国際刑事裁判所（ICC）, stepping up sanctions and beginning to pressure other countries to withdraw. Citing violations of sovereignty, the measures also affect allies. Japan expressed support while voicing concern.

## Lai Shu-nü to run for Douliu mayor as an independent; Kuomintang: Party discipline will be applied

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:05:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140166.aspx
- anchor: #n1486462

Kuomintang councilor Lai Shu-nü announced she will run for Douliu mayor as an independent, and the Kuomintang will handle the matter under party discipline. The move highlights disputes over the party’s primary and affects its 2026 election strategy.

## Vietnamese migrant workers brawl after drinking, leaving 1 dead; autopsy scheduled for the 15th; Chiayi court orders suspect detained

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:04:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140165.aspx
- anchor: #n1486463

台湾嘉義でベトナム籍技能実習生が酒席の口論から鬥毆し、1人が死亡。容疑者は殺人で勾留。労働環境と異文化適応の課題が浮上。

## Geography section of the specialized subject examination of moderate difficulty; tutoring centers say five benchmark scores are on par with last year

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:02:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140164.aspx
- anchor: #n1486464
- Companies mentioned: 得勝者文教、全国教師会

The geography subject-based test for the 115 academic year was of appropriate difficulty, and the five benchmark scores are expected to be at the same level as the previous year. Although there was a labeling error in a chart in Question 35, the prevailing view is that score adjustments are unnecessary.

## Fire at a townhouse in Yongkang, Tainan; 1 man hospitalized with burns

- Published: 2026-07-14T16:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140163.aspx
- anchor: #n1486468
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府消防局、永康奇美醫院

Facts:
- 台南市政府消防局 received a report at around 12:10 p.m.
- A total of 18 various vehicles were dispatched in succession
- 43 personnel went to fight the fire
- The fire was extinguished at around 12:44 p.m.
- The total burned area was about 20 square meters

## Earthquake in Venezuela claims 4500 lives; interim president says oil production unaffected

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:56:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140162.aspx
- anchor: #n1486349

Venezuela's interim president, Rodríguez, said a powerful earthquake in June killed 4,500 people but did not affect oil production. The country produces about 1.2 million barrels per day, and the government is confident the economy will recover.

## Referendum to abolish the non-nuclear homeland policy sent directly to second reading; anti-nuclear platform says repeated votes are being treated as a joke

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:55:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140161.aspx
- anchor: #n1486350

The Legislative Yuan passed the Kuomintang's proposal for a referendum to abolish the non-nuclear homeland policy at second reading and sent it for consultations. The anti-nuclear platform criticized the move as rash and lacking professional assessment, and called for energy policy to be based on science and democracy. The move could lead to a fourth nuclear energy referendum.

## First imported Zika case of the year confirmed in man returning to Taiwan from Thailand

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:52:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140160.aspx
- anchor: #n1486351

Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control announced the year's first imported case of Zika virus infection, confirmed in a man in his 30s after he returned to Taiwan from Thailand. The case is a reminder for people traveling to affected areas to step up mosquito-bite prevention and practice safe sex; pregnant women in particular should avoid traveling there.

## Tender completed for Phase 2 of Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center; central government to invest NT$6 billion

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140159.aspx
- anchor: #n1486352
- Companies mentioned: 外貿協會

The tender for Phase 2 of the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center has been completed, with the central government investing NT$6 billion. Construction is expected to begin in the first half of next year, adding 2,100 exhibition booths. The project will make Taichung Taiwan's largest international convention and exhibition hub and strengthen economic momentum.

## Chen Shih-kai visits Yushan weather station, stresses continued support for logistics and supplies

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140158.aspx
- anchor: #n1486239
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、氣象署、內政部空中勤務總隊

Facts:
- 3,844 meters above sea level
- Established in 1943

## Deadly fire at Bangkok beer restaurant; victims' families lay flowers in somber tribute

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140156.aspx
- anchor: #n1486020

A major fire broke out at a beer restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 30 people and injuring 76. Relatives and friends laid flowers at the scene and paid tribute to the victims. It was the worst fire at an entertainment venue in Thailand in recent years.

## Only 4 CPBL teams supporting Asian Games; roster considerations lead to selection of Lions catcher Chang Hsiang

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607140157.aspx
- anchor: #n1486019
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、樂天桃猿、統一7-ELEVEn獅、味全龍、富邦悍將、台鋼雄鷹

2026年名古屋亞運の野球代表名單が発表され、中職は原則1チーム1人支援の予定だったが、台鋼雄鷹と富邦悍將が選手を派遣せず、代わりに統一獅が捕手張翔を追加で支援。戦力調整が背景にある。

## Pingtung promotes nighttime tourism with stargazing every month; July 18 date with Venus at Haikou in Checheng

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140155.aspx
- anchor: #n1485909

The Pingtung County Government is holding an annual stargazing tourism event titled “Starry Skies Every Month.” On July 18, it will host a nighttime event at Haikou Beach in Checheng themed around Venus and Leo. The event is drawing attention as a new tourism brand combining nature and culture.

## Hong Kong government official: People who cannot use AI are very likely to be replaced by those who can

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607140153.aspx
- anchor: #n1485911

A Hong Kong official responsible for innovation and technology warned that people unable to use AI may eventually be replaced by those who can. The government is working to promote AI ethics and develop legislation.

## Japanese airport in Hokkaido deploys robotic wolf to patrol around the clock and drive away wildlife

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140154.aspx
- anchor: #n1485910
- Companies mentioned: 北海道機場公司（HAP）、太田精器

Kushiro Airport in Hokkaido has introduced a wolf-shaped robot, “Monster Wolf,” to patrol 24 hours a day and drive away wildlife, reducing the risk of aircraft collisions. The move improves airport safety and eases the burden on staff, demonstrating the value of technology in environmental safety management.

## Wang Hui-mei inspects Changhua coastal soil stockpiling site, says integrity platform will strengthen oversight

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140152.aspx
- anchor: #n1485799

Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei inspected the Changbin construction-soil temporary storage site, which handles soil from 5 counties and cities in central Taiwan, and announced plans to establish an integrity platform. The measures aim to enhance transparency and oversight, and the site can hold 400,000 cubic meters.

## Taiwan stocks swing more than 1,700 points, close down 642 points at 44,737

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:16:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140147.aspx
- anchor: #n1485688
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、信驊、亞航、千附、千附精密、漢翔、雷虎、萬潤、兆聯實業、兆豐國際投顧

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks opened lower and fell throughout the day, swinging 1,710.36 points
- The weighted index briefly plunged below 44,000
- Fell to 43,654.04
- The market closed at 44,737.95
- Down 642.57 points
- Left a long lower shadow of 1,083.91 points
- Trading value of NT$1.178617 trillion
- 台積電 closed at NT$2,420 today
- Fell 20 yuan
- Market capitalization fell to NT$62.75 trillion
- Affected the broader market by about 158 points
- The overall electronics subindex fell 1.65%
- Electrical and mechanical

## 金盛集團非法吸金11.5億元 主嫌二審改判12年半

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607140151.aspx
- anchor: #n1485800
- Companies mentioned: 馬勝集團

Wang Yonghao, the ringleader of Jinsheng Group, illegally raised more than NT$1.15 billion by imitating the Madoff model. His sentence was reduced on appeal from 13 years to 12 years and 6 months. The major financial crime case highlights the risk of scams promising high returns on investments.

## Legislator Chen Kuan-ting: Draft euthanasia bill submitted; hopes legislature will promptly schedule it for review and enactment

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140150.aspx
- anchor: #n1485685
- Companies mentioned: 台湾民众党、民进党、立法院、立法院社会福利及卫生环境委员会

## 台塑企業 approves 4.5% pay raise, exceeding union's 3.66% demand

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140148.aspx
- anchor: #n1485687
- Companies mentioned: 台塑企業、台塑工會、台塑企業工會全國聯合會

Facts:
- 4.5% pay raise
- 3.66% pay raise
- Monthly meal allowance to increase by NT$600
- Monthly pay to increase by NT$2,700 after the raise
- Shift allowance: NT$2,380
- Regional allowance: NT$2,500
- Taipei housing subsidy: NT$5,000

## Geography section of subject-specific exam challenging; carbon border adjustment and 北海峰會 featured

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140149.aspx
- anchor: #n1485686
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、北海峰會、委內瑞拉、馬太鞍溪、伊朗、美國、以色列、南湖高中、永春高中

Facts:
- Non-multiple-choice questions accounted for 30 points this year

## EU: Europe pledges 32 billion to help rebuild Gaza after the war

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:09:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140146.aspx
- anchor: #n1485689
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、歐洲聯盟執行委員會、歐洲投資銀行、哈瑪斯

Facts:
- Total aid “close to 900 million euros, equivalent to about 1 billion dollars”
- European donors have pledged about 900 million euros (about NT$32 billion)

## 4 民眾黨 lawmakers joining IPAC draws scrutiny; Huang Kuo-chang says cross-strait stance unchanged

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607140145.aspx
- anchor: #n1485695
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、IPAC、台灣民眾黨青年團、民眾黨智庫

Facts:
- 4-day, 3-night visit
- 3 party staffers
- 5 台灣民眾黨青年團 members

## 食藥署 considers loosening residue limits for fenpropathrin on apples; Lu Hsiu-yen says she strongly opposes it

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140142.aspx
- anchor: #n1485698
- Companies mentioned: 食藥署、衛福部、臉書、Facebook

Facts:
- 0.5 ppm
- 3 ppm
- 6 times

## Tigerair Taiwan marks 10th anniversary of Okayama route; Momotaro-themed aircraft makes maiden flight on the 14th

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140143.aspx
- anchor: #n1485697
- Companies mentioned: 台灣虎航、岡山縣

Facts:
- There are now 12 weekly flights to Okayama from Taipei and Kaohsiung
- Initially, there were only 3 round-trip flights per week

## Tax arrears and fines exceed NT$250,000; Changhua branch seizes tour bus and arranges installment payments

- Published: 2026-07-14T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607140144.aspx
- anchor: #n1485696
- Companies mentioned: 交通公司

Facts:
- Over NT$250,000 in unpaid taxes, fees and fines
- 5、6月累計徵起8424萬餘元
- 16 properties subject to enforcement have been seized
- 43 cars and motorcycles seized